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MOTHER shrub
Black Cherry Mint Julep
2-3 teaspoons black cherry shrub
1 teaspoon simple syrup or
a pinch of sugar
2-3 oz high proof bourbon
a few sprigs of fresh mint leaves
crushed ice
Gently muddle mint, a few teaspoons of MOTHER shrub Black Cherry shrub and a teaspoon of simple syrup in the bottom of a julep cup. Half-fill cup with crushed ice, add bourbon. Stir. Add more crushed ice if needed. Garnish with mint and cherries.